Engineering for Servers: Feeding the Screens
Laura Frank · 2025
Chapter 7 outlines the process of defining SIGNAL RASTERS to deliver content to scenic screens in live events. It covers determining signal distribution methods and raster sizes, drafting SIGNAL RASTERS to estimate the total number of signal paths needed, and finalizing SIGNAL RASTERS in collaboration with screen engineers. Key considerations include whether to send screen content at native resolution or scaled, planning for backup signal paths, and engineering the media server system to reliably generate and output the required signals. The chapter emphasizes the importance of the Media Operations team having the necessary expertise to design a system that meets a show’s specific playback and signal infrastructure needs. Best practices for effective communication and coordination between Media Operations, Screen Engineers, and other production teams is outlined.